Aldi is set to open a brand new store in Malvern on Thursday 15th December at 8am. The new store will be run by Store Manager Benjamin, along with a team of 30 colleagues from the local community. In a welcome boost to the regional economy, Aldi is...
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NEWS | Tesco reveals the most commonly-forgotten Christmas products
Gravy, stuffing, cooking oil and fruit cocktail are amongst the products most commonly forgotten by Brits in the rush to finish the shopping before Christmas, Tesco can reveal. Customers also often forget to stock up on bin liners, tin foil and table salt before the...
BREAKING | Six-year-old boy becomes fourth child to die after falling into an icy lake in the West Midlands
From West Midlands Police: Update on incident in Solihull. It is with heartfelt sadness that we have to report this afternoon, the six-year-old in hospital has lost his fight for life. Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those involved in this...
NEWS | A widely-respected doctor bids farewell to St Michael’s Hospice this Christmas following a 20-year association with the charity
A widely-respected doctor bids farewell to St Michael’s Hospice this Christmas following a 20-year association with the charity. Dr Clare Scotcher is retiring from her Specialist Doctor role at the Bartestree-based Hospice, having joined whilst still in...
NEWS | Horse sadly dies after getting stuck in a ditch in HerefordshireÂ
A horse has sadly died after getting stuck in a ditch in Herefordshire. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Leominster and Bromyard were called to the incident on Tuesday. Belmont Equine Vets also attended the incident near Leominster. A...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council has a multi-million pound plan to improve Children’s Services in Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council Cabinet approved the use of £6.49m funding at a meeting held on Thursday 24 November 2022, to continue to transform Herefordshire Children’s Social Care Services.The £6.49m investment is the remaining amount of £11.49m funding, previously...
NEWS | Poultry to be culled and Protection Zone in place after Bird Flu was confirmed at a premises in Herefordshire
All poultry will be humanely culled at a premises in Herefordshire after Bird Flu was confirmed amongst the population. The site, near Much Marcle (Ledbury), confirmed the news on Tuesday. “Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a pregnant woman’s baby died in a collision
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a pregnant woman’s baby died in a collision. Did you see a collision on the A44 near Evesham on Sunday? At around 12pm on Sunday 11 December a two vehicle collision occurred on The Squires (A44) at the junction...
NEWS | Parking is FREE in Hereford from 4pm this evening with late night shopping and plenty of entertainment
Shoppers in Hereford will be able to park for free in Herefordshire Council car parks in the city centre from 4pm on Wednesday 7th December, Wednesday 14th December and Wednesday 21st December. ‘An incredible line up’ of street entertainment and live music is planned...
BREAKING | All poultry to be culled after Bird Flu was confirmed at a premises in Herefordshire
All poultry will be humanely culled at a premises in Herefordshire after Bird Flu was confirmed amongst the population. The site, near Much Marcle (Ledbury), confirmed the news on Tuesday. “Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council celebrates King Charles III visit to The Royal National College for the Blind
Chief Executive of Herefordshire Council, Paul Walker, was a member of the delegation, also including the Lord Lieutenant for Hereford, Edward Harley, High Sheriff Sarah de Rohan, Mayor of Hereford Mark Dykes, and MP Jesse Norman, that welcomed King Charles III to the...
NEWS | Tesco launches ‘up to half price’ toy sale for Clubcard members ahead of Christmas
Parents looking for last minute toy bargains in the run up to Christmas – take note. Tesco is today (Dec 12) launching its last ‘up to half price’ toy sale with reductions from between 10 per cent to 50 per cent for Clubcard members. Nearly 400 of Tesco’s...
BREAKING | A Hereford woman has been convicted of attempted murder and will be sentenced in February
Samantha Smith, 55, of Waterfield Road in Hereford, pleaded guilty to a single charge of attempted murder at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday 1 December and will be sentenced on Friday 24 February 2023. Smith’s conviction relates to an incident in Rothesay Mead,...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after several items of farm machinery were damaged in HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after several items of farm machinery were damaged in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) said: “We are appealing for information after damage has been caused to several items of...
NEWS | A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of sexually abusing a 92-year-old woman with dementia
A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of taking advantage of and sexually abusing a 92-year-old woman with dementia who he helped to care for. Eric Barton, aged 77 and of Hillview Road in Hucclecote, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison as...
NEWS | Alcoholics could soon be treated with ketamine to help overcome their addiction
Led by the University of Exeter, the new trial is being funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) with additional funding from Awakn Life Sciences, a biotech company who specialise in researching and developing therapeutics to treat...
NEWS | Fire crews issue advice after being called to a collision on a busy route between Hereford and Leominster
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Leominster have issued some important advice about driving in the cold weather following a collision on the A49 at Dinmore Hill on Monday. A spokesperson for Leominster Fire Station (Hereford & Worcester...
NEWS | Asda launches £1 ‘winter warmer’ soup, roll and unlimited tea or coffee offer for over 60s in its Hereford cafeÂ
Asda has announced a range of new ‘winter warmer’ initiatives to support customers and community groups struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The supermarket is offering those aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy soup, a roll and unlimited tea and coffees for...
NEWS | Major disruption expected with strike action affecting rail services in Herefordshire this week and over the festive period
WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY: West Midlands Railway (WMR) is urging passengers to only travel if essential, with industrial action set to impact timetables this week (w/c Dec 12). The operator is also asking passengers travelling by rail over the entire Christmas period to...
NEWS | West Midlands Fire Service issue statement following the death of three young boysÂ
West Midlands Fire Service are deeply saddened by the deaths of three boys who were rescued by firefighters yesterday (Sun 11 Dec) from a lake in Solihull. Area Commander Richard Stanton, of West Midlands Fire Service, said: “The boys’ deaths are a tragedy...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service issue advice after a spate of road traffic collisions involving 12 vehicles
Among numerous callouts, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service responded to a spate of road traffic collisions (RTCs) involving some 12 vehicles over Friday and the weekend, as well as two woodburning stove incidents. The incidents took place amid extreme...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council makes more funds available for Homes for Ukraine sponsors
Herefordshire Council makes more funds available for Homes for Ukraine sponsors Herefordshire Council is providing additional funding to approved sponsors who host guests under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. The additional funding is in response to the...
NEWS | Dinmore Hill in Herefordshire is closed following a collision this lunchtimeÂ
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently in attendance at a collision in Herefordshire. The collision has occurred on the A49 (Dinmore Hill) between Leominster and Hereford. The road is closed in both directions are motorists are advised to...
NEWS | Hereford Medical Group at ‘full capacity’ once again for appointments as pressure grows on the NHSÂ
Hereford Medical Group has issued the following statement today, confirming that it is again currently at ‘full capacity’ for appointments. The statement, shared on its Facebook page said: “Due to extremely high levels of demand, we are currently at full...
BREAKING | Three boys have tragically died after falling into a lake in the West Midlands on Sunday
From West Midlands Police: Three boys have tragically died after falling into the lake at Babbs Mill Park in Solihull yesterday afternoon (11 December). The boys, aged 12, 11 and 8 were rushed to hospital after being pulled from the water. Sadly, they could not be...
UK NEWS | Just Stop Oil protesters bring the capital to a standstill this morning
Just Stop Oil supporters have stopped traffic on key routes in Central London today to demand that the government halts all new fossil fuel licences and consents. At 8:15am, around 20 Just Stop Oil supporters wearing hi-vis vests walked onto the A24 near Clapham South...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s announces a major change that’s coming to every store in the United Kingdom
Sainsbury’s will be removing more single-use plastic lids from its own-brand ranges, with dips set to be the next product that will see the change. From March 2023, household favourites such as guacamole, tzatziki and sour cream and chive dip will no longer be sold...
NEWS | Asda announces it will extend its 10% off offer for emergency workers with Blue Light Card until at least 31st March 2023
The discount is available in all Asda’s 635 stores across the UK and includes food and drink, George at Asda clothing and homeware, toys, gifts and optical. Blue Light card holders will receive the discount by presenting their own, valid, Blue Light card and ID to our...
NEWS | Herefordshire schools announce closure following heavy snowfall in parts of the county
Two Herefordshire primary schools are closed on Monday following heavy snowfall. Gorsley Goffs Primary School and Lea Primary School are both closed on Monday due to snow and ice. The information was confirmed by Herefordshire Council on Sunday. Parts of Herefordshire...
BREAKING | Four children taken to hospital in a critical condition after being rescued from an ice covered lake
Four children have been taken to hospital in a critical condition after being rescued from an ice covered lake. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Babbs Mill Park, Fordbridge Road, Kingshurst, Solihull at 2.36pm on Sunday afternoon. Five ambulances, four...
BREAKING | Serious incident declared in the West Midlands after several people were pulled from a lake in freezing conditions
A serious incident has been declared in the West Midlands after a number of people were left in a critical condition after being pulled from a lake in Solihull. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We are currently at the scene of a serious incident at Babbs...
NEWS | Two Herefordshire schools are closed on Monday due to heavy snowfall in the county
Two Herefordshire primary schools are closed on Monday following heavy snowfall. Gorsley Goffs Primary School and Lea Primary School are both closed on Monday due to snow and ice. The information was confirmed by Herefordshire Council a short time ago. Parts of...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident on a major route in Herefordshire this morningÂ
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire. West Mercia Police have said that the A4110 Walford Road via Adforton, Herefordshire is closed and motorists are advised to use an alternative route. West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | Emergency services called after car collides with barrier in HerefordÂ
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently in attendance at an incident in Hereford. The incident has occurred near Steels and the road is currently blocked. Police and an ambulance are in attendance and motorists are advised to...
NEWS | Hereford Hospital Radio gets ready for it’s first Christmas back on air since 2019
Hereford Hospital Radio first began broadcasting in the city during 1972. The service run by volunteers provides music and entertainment to patients, visitors and staff at Hereford Hospital. Due to covid restrictions the organisation has been broadcasting online since...
NEWS | The Royal Mint confirms that the first coinage featuring King Charles III is now in circulation
The Royal Mint, the official maker of UK coins, has announced that the first coinage featuring King Charles III will start to appear in circulation in Post Offices around the UK from Thursday 8th December. The first coin to bear The King’s portrait – and mark the...
HORSE RACING | Thousands set to attend Christmas Jumper Day at Hereford Racecourse with some fantastic racing promises
Thousands of Horse Racing fans are expected to descend on Hereford Racecourse this afternoon, for the annual Christmas Jumper Raceday! There promises to be some fantastic racing, with some of the UK’s top trainers and jockeys taking part in the racecard. A...
WATCH | You can watch The Royal National College for the Blind’s (RNC) first game in the new European Blind Football League at 9am this morning
It’s exciting times in the world of blind football as RNC Hereford competes in a brand new European Blind Football League. WATCH NOW - https://facebook.com/events/s/ebfl-rnc-vs-borussia-dortmund/676351114092220/ Building on their recent successes in the FA...
NEWS | Hereford County Hospital is the first hospital in West Midlands to go live with digital pathology technology for quicker patient diagnosisÂ
Wye Valley NHS Trust is the first hospital in the West Midlands to go live with advanced digital pathology technology, to help transform services and improve the speed of cancer diagnosis for patients. Patients across Herefordshire are now benefitting from the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council reveals Hereford Masterplan aimed at reducing emissions and encouraging walking and cycling
Press Release from Herefordshire Council: Hereford is a vibrant, attractive city, with a rich history and thriving local economy. But there are challenges we need to address for the city to continue to thrive in the future. Hereford can be difficult to get into and...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council’s Coalition issue statement following taxi licensing meeting earlier today
Herefordshire’s Coalition administration will continue to listen to county taxi drivers over licensing policy, following 24 months of extensive consultation, after councillors today deferred a decision at a Full Council meeting on adopting a new taxi policy...
NEWS | Police appeal after a mobile speed camera van had its tyres puncturedÂ
Dyfed-Powys Police have issued an appeal after a mobile speed camera had two of its tyres punctured. A spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses or anyone who has dashcam or CCTV footage after a GoSafe van had two of its...
NEWS | Police provide update on Presteigne incident after four arrests were made
Photo Credit: Vladimir Morozov Update from Dyfed-Powys Police: “We were called to reports of a burglary at a property in Broadaxe Business Park, Presteigne, at around 6.35am. “Officers attended and promptly arrested two women, aged 65 and 41, on suspicion of burglary,...
NEWS | Hope for taxi drivers in Herefordshire after Herefordshire Council’s councillors voted to delay introduction of new policy
The elected members of Herefordshire Council today voted that further work was required on the new Taxi and Private Hire Policy 2022-2027. The policy sets out the Council’s expectations in relation to matters connected to the taxi and private hire trade, and the...
NEWS | A man has been fined more than £1,000 for leading an illegal fox hunt near Hartpury in Gloucestershire
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: A man has been fined more than £1000 after a joint investigation by Rural Crime teams uncovered messages which showed him bragging and admitting to the illegal hunting of foxes. The investigation saw John Oliver Finnegan, aged 37 and...
NEWS | Police carry out targeted patrols in Hereford in relation to ongoing drug use
West Mercia Police officers in Herefordshire have taken part in targeted patrols in Hereford today. The patrols have taken place following reports of ongoing drug use in the Churchill Gardens area of the city. A spokesperson for Hereford Cops said on Facebook:...
NEWS | Maternity support service for new parents expands across HerefordshireÂ
A service set up to help new parents on Hereford County Hospital’s maternity ward is celebrating its one year anniversary, and the recent expansion of its team of volunteer mums, who are also now providing support at community groups across Herefordshire. The...
NEWS | Arrests made following an incident near the Herefordshire border this morning
Photo Credit: Vladimir Morozov Activists from Palestine Action have broken in to Teledyne Technologies’ plant in Presteigne, Wales. Climbing in through smashed windows, activists began to thoroughly dismantle the factory of the American-owned firm,...
BREAKING | Police called to ongoing incident at a factory this morning with a number of arrests made
Photo Credit: Vladimir Morozov Activists from Palestine Action have broken in to Teledyne Technologies’ plant in Presteigne, Wales. Climbing in through smashed windows, activists began to thoroughly dismantle the factory of the American-owned firm, forcing closure of...
NEWS | Taxi drivers attend meeting at Herefordshire Council offices in Hereford this morning
Taxi drivers in Hereford are attending a meeting at the Herefordshire Council offices on Plough Lane in Hereford this morning. In the meeting Herefordshire Council will set out to approve the reviewed and amended Taxi and Private Hire Policy 2022 - 2027, which many...